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Recorded on Wednesday 30 November 2022 NORTH MELBOURNE RECAP - Did Roos select the best 2 players outside of Ashcroft? - Will Sheezel be the next elite forward-mid? - Can Wardlaw add to the LDU & Simpkin-led midfield? - Are the key forward stocks deep enough to bypass Cadman? PORT ADELAIDE RECAP - Is McCallum too short to fix the list's biggest weakness? - Will Scully live up to early promise? - Can former 1st rounder Williams make most of his 2nd chance? TALKING POINTS - Does Ashcroft & Fletcher additions make Lions the flag favourites? - Swans staying true to form & bidding on father-son prospects - Dons pick both Davey twins in feel-good story

Recorded on Wednesday 19 October 2022 - Shez's initial reaction as a North supporter - Naks's thoughts as a Port supporter - Was JHF always going to request trade back to SA? - Who's the blame - North Melbourne or JHF? - Did Roos have to trade him? - Was the Clarko investigation the tipping point for JHF? - Should Roos apply for draft concessions again next season? - How was the Roos player welfare? - Should draftee contracts be longer than 2 years? - Who won the mega trade? - Shez's take on who Roos select with picks 2 & 3? - Naks's expectations for Port in 2023

Recorded on Wednesday 24 August 2022 TALKING POINTS - Shez's take on Clarko hire as Roos supporter - Dons failed Clarko pursuit & board overhaul - Kingsley finally secures senior coaching gig GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST - Team checks out post-Clarko high - LDU caps off runaway B & F season - Goater impressive on debut PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE - Fitting farewell for Showdown & clutch specialist Gray - Rozee & Butters join Wines & Boak as elite mids - Marshall ready for no.1 key forward mantle AA TEAM PREVIEW - Unlucky omissions & lucky inclusions in 44 man squad - The boys select their 22 before the team is picked

Recorded on Wednesday 17 August 2022 TALKING POINTS - Dons makes late play for Clarko & throw spanner in Roos pursuit - Would you pick Dons or Roos? - Koch backflips & guarantees Hinkley's position in 2022 GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE - Cunnington's return a season highlight - Injuries telling in end with lack of rotations - LDU career game in breakout season - Simpkin presses claims as next skipper PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON - Port beats up on 1 way Dons - Allir's best game since AA on no.1 key forward - Butters continues elite back end of season - Finalyson proved doubters wrong GAME PREVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST? - Can Roos avoid another wooden spoon? - Will Larkey kick a match winning bag? - Can McKay limit Chol? PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON - Will Showdown specialist Gray get fitting farewell? - Can Allir stand up vs Tex? - Should Rozee finally be tagged? DRAFT REVIEW - Shez discusses Mattaes Phillipou & Elijah Tsatas ROUND 22 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Wednesday 10 August 2022 TALKING POINTS - We discuss the 2018 Adelaide camp fall out - Should Pyke get another senior coaching gig? - Is Clarko to Roos a done deal? GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND - Red time goals costly again - Nank exposes Port's ruck stocks - Burgoyne shows star potential - Butters backs up career game NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY - In the game apart from 15 min lapse - Larkey kicks 3rd bag of season - Stephenson impressive in new half back role - Taylor most improved player at club GAME PREVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON - Will Fantasia make season debut? - Should Lord play on Wright? - Who tags Stringer? NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE - Will Cunnington's return result in win? - Should McKay play on Tex or Fogarty? - Can Comben support Larkey? DRAFT REVIEW - Shez discusses Oliver Hollands & Isaac Keeler ROUND 21 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Wednesday 3 August 2022 TALKING POINTS - Naks discusses if should Port play Amon with finals out of reach - Shez pays tribute to Selwood & his 350 game milestone GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD - Last few minutes of 1st quarter give up huge momentum swing - Butters's best game as midfielder - Burgoyne a back 6 lock already - Wines & Jonas in the best in 200th games NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON - Dons a better team by 2 goals per quarter - Stoppage work the big positive - Simpkin continues purple patch in last month - Scott strengthens case as B & F runner up GAME PREVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND - Can Port play finals spoiler? - Who plays on Lynch? - Should Hayes be given another chance? NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY - Will Swans suffer another slip up? - Can JHF produce breakout game? - Who will Roos tag? DRAFT REVIEW - Shez discusses Harry Shezeel & Henry Hustwaite ROUND 20 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Wednesday 27 July 2022 TALKING POINTS - AFL changes interpretation of high tackles GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN - Gunston's 6 goal bag & Larkey's absence telling - 1st quarter & -30 i50 deficit the most disappointing aspects NORTH MELBOURNE DRAFT - Shez outlines case for priority picks - Should Roos get access to trading 17 year olds? - Which mature agers should be targeted? PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG - Don't put 4 quarters together again - 3rd quarter the best football produced vs Geelong in 2022 - Dixon's 3rd quarter extraordinary - Amon's best game of season GAME PREVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON PREVIEW - Can McKay shut down Wright? - Will Larkey kick a bag vs undersized defence? - Who tags Merrett? PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD PREVIEW - Should Fantasia be brought in for 2022 debut? - Can Marshall/Dixon/Georgiades dominate? - Will someone finally tag N Daicos? DRAFT PREVIEW - Naks discusses skilful CHB Lewis Hayes & versatile KEY FWD Aaron Cadman ROUND 19 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Wednesday 20 July 2022 TALKING POINTS - Shez outlines why Roos deserve priority picks - Naks reaponds to Hinkley vitriol on social media GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS RICHMOND - Roos win 1st match in 14 weeks - Zurhaar star of the show including the game winner - Simpkin's best game of season & LDU ultra consistent again - Curtis shows off elite contested marking ability PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE - Unanswered 5+ goal run the difference again in vs top 4 side - Lack of pressure on game winner Pickett unforgivable - Dixon & Finalyson may be the answer to ruck problem - Rozee continues 12 week purple patch GAME PREVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN PREVIEW - Will Larkey play & how does forward line look without him? - Can Roos stop Bruest fresh off 6 goal haul? - Who tags Silicy? PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG PREVIEW - Will Burgoyne replace Bonner? - Who will Blicvas tag? - Can Allir finally stop Cameron? ROUND 18 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Wednesday 13 July 2022 TALKING POINTS - Shez discuss Roos & Noble parting ways - Was Noble set up to fail? Did his relationships with players cost him the job? Who should be the next coach? Will priority pick/s be part of sell? - What can be done about ducking free kicks? GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS COLLINGWOOD - Roos run out of legs in last term - LDU continues breakout month with dominant performance - Larkey takes full advantage of Moore absence - McKay resumes role as pillar of defence PORT ADELAIDE VS GWS - Port's relentless pressure the deciding factor - Rozee presses forward maiden AA claims - Finalyson's career game in ruck - Burton limits Greene in AA quality season NORTH MELBOURNE VS RICHMOND PREVIEW - Does Stephenson keep his spot? - Will Goldstein & CCJ take advantage of injuries? - Who tags Bolton? PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE PREVIEW - Can Dixon & Finalyson limit Gawn & Jackson influence? - Will key forwards get outmarked by May, Lever & Petty? - Should Rozee finally get tagged? ROUND 17 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Wednesday 6 July 2022 TALKING POINTS - Shez goes in-depth on Roos predicament - Are the big losses down to system or talent? - Should priority pick/s be awarded? - Which experienced players should be chased? GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG - LDU continues breakout season in dominant display - Lazzaro shows potential off half back - McKay forward experiment belatedly ends PORT ADELAIDE VS FREMANTLE - Port start on fire & finish full of running - Dead-eyes Gray & Marshall miss gilt edged opportunities late - Finally pay price for not playing recognized ruck - Rozee making strong case for AA squad NORTH MELBOURNE VS COLLINGWOOD PREVIEW - Can Larkey take advantage if Moore misses? - Will McKay remain at full back? PORT ADELAIDE VS GWS PREVIEW - Who makes way for Clurey & Butters? - Can Dixon & Finlayson win clearances? - Will Jonas stop Greene? ROUND 16 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Wednesday 29 June 2022 TALKING POINTS - Shez discusses Geoff Walsh returning to Roos in advisory role - Should Roos split pick 1 this season? - AFL belatedly change protected area rule GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE - 10th consecutive loss with minimum 47 point margin sets unwanted record - McKay move forward should've been canned at half time - Only 2 of Goldstein/Xerri/CCJ can play - Simpkin desperately needs midfield leader Cunnington back PORT ADELAIDE VS GOLD COAST - Pivotal win with season on line in finals race - Marshall revels as new spearhead with Dixon in ruck - Rozee's class shines again in late AA squad push - Rising star nomination Jones cements small forward role GAME PREVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG - Does McKay play on Hawkins or Cameron? - Can Larkey, Zurhaar & CCJ take advantage of Stewart absence? - Which VFL players return to side? PORT ADELAIDE VS FREMANTLE PREVIEW - Will Lycett & Butters be risked? - Can Dixon & Finlayson negate Darcy? - Should Drew tag or cool Brayshaw? ROUND 15 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Tuesday June 21 2022 TALKING POINTS - We discuss another De Goey off-field indiscretion - Plus Ebert made a legend & Harvey inducted into HOF GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS SYDNEY - Tackling pressure & intensity key to win - 6 goal blitz to start 2nd half ends contest - Marshall dominates no.2 key back again - Rozee the point of difference in midfield GAME PREVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE - Will the bye spark a form turnaround like 2021? - Who supports Larkey up forward? - Can McKay finally get a injury-free run? ROUND 15 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

TALKING POINTS - We discuss the May Melksham fight - Plus Shez responds to media conjecture about Horne-Francis GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND - Butchering ball i50 costs any chance of win & finals - No recognized ruck reaps dividends by winning clearances - Marshall continues breakout season - Club doctor Mark Fisher owed apology NORTH MELBOURNE VS GWS - Lack of pressure again telling in big loss - Issues are structural and not personnel - LDU runaway B & F leader - Curtis shows more promising signs GAME PREVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS SYDNEY - Can Clurey stop Buddy? - Who will stop Heeney? - Will mid-season Teakle make debut? ROUND 14 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Tuesday 7 June 2022 TALKING POINTS - We discuss the flag credentials of Fremantle & Brisbane GAME REVIEW NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST - Another 60+ point loss highlighted by lack of pressure - 2nd quarter ruins promising start - JHF goal of the season contender the bright spot - More big losses could spell early end to Noble's tenure AFL DRAFT - Shez discusses Harry Sheezel GAME PREVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND - Biggest game of Port's season - Who does Hinkley send to Dusty & Bolton? - Can Dixon & Marshall assert themselves? NORTH MELBOURNE VS GWS - Is Roos upset on the cards? - Who tags Greene? - Can Ziebell support Larkey? ROUND 13 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Tuesday 31 May 2022 TALKING POINTS - We discuss Hinkley's tenure at Port & increasing discontent from supporters ROUND 11 REVIEW NORTH MELBOURNE VS ST KILDA - Another 50 point loss after week of turmoil - No tagger on Hill & Sinclair proves costly - Goldstein stands up against Ryder & Marshall duo PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON - Missed opportunity for % boosting win - Houston continues red-hot form - Dixon makes much anticipated season debut GAME PREVIEW NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST - Can Roos cause upset in 1st Darwin match? - Should Noble restart Turner's tagging role? - Will Larkey receive more support? ALL AUSTRALIAN CONTENDERS - We discuss the contenders for 1st AA selection ROUND 12 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Tuesday 25 May 2022 TALKING POINTS - We discuss the Roos's recruiting team exodus, disenchantment with Noble & players putting off contract talks ROUND 10 REVIEW PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG - Huge opportunity blown to square ledger - Allir comprehensively beaten again by elite forward - Cats dominate Wines, Drew & SPP in contested ball - Farrell clinical kicking, Houston career game & Clurey beats Hawkins NORTH MELBOURNE VS MELBOURNE - Step forward after beltings in recent weeks - Backline hold up admirably with -40 inside 50 count - LDU & Greenwood lead tackling pressure - Scott the standout across half forward ROUND 11 PREVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON - Can Marshall dominate no.2 key backs? - Will Bergman return after illness? - Can Clurey & Jonas restrict Wright & Stringer? NORTH MELBOURNE VS ST KILDA - Who will play on match winner King in McKay's absence? - Will Noble tag Hill & Gresham? - Can Goldstein & Xerri limit much vaunted Marshall & Ryder duo? ROUND 11 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Wednesday 14 April 2022 TALKING POINTS - Our teams occupy bottom 2 - We discuss hands in the back + running past man on the mark - Plus Ryder's 2 match ban ROUND 4 REVIEW PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE - Keepings off game plan didn't give us a chance - Poor kicking at goal again - Kicking high to May, Lever & Gawn was poor execution - Drew, Clurey, Jonas & Bergman stand up NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY - Much improved effort after round 3 performance - Cough off 14 point 4th quarter lead - Ziebell's move forward works wonders - JHF's best game yet ROUND 5 PREVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON - Who replaces Wines? - Will Allir and Gray return? - Should Rozee be moved to half back? NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS - Can Roos bounce back from last year's clash? - Will midfields go head to head? - What will be the team changes? ROUND 5 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Wednesday 14 April 2022 TALKING POINTS - Our teams occupy bottom 2 - We discuss hands in the back + running past man on the mark - Plus Ryder's 2 match ban ROUND 4 REVIEW PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE - Keepings off game plan didn't give us a chance - Poor kicking at goal again - Kicking high to May, Lever & Gawn was poor execution - Drew, Clurey, Jonas & Bergman stand up NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY - Much improved effort after round 3 performance - Cough off 14 point 4th quarter lead - Ziebell's move forward works wonders - JHF's best game yet ROUND 5 PREVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON - Who replaces Wines? - Will Allir and Gray return? - Should Rozee be moved to half back? NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS - Can Roos bounce back from last year's clash? - Will midfields go head to head? - What will be the team changes? ROUND 5 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Tuesday 30 March 2022 TALKING POINTS - Buddy the last player to kick 1000 goals? - Should the Eagles Roos game have been played? ROUND 2 REVIEW PORT ADELAIDE VS HAWTHORN - Port don't show up for 2nd home game in a row - Concede 4 goals from kick-ins after 6 total in 2022 H & A - Boak, Wines, Amon & Butters rack up disposals but have no impact - SPP only player to stand up NORTH MELBOURNE VS EAGLES - Roos notch 1st win but unimpressive vs depleted Eagles side - Midfield depth further tested with LDU & Thomas injuries - Larkey's class the difference - Greenwood's recruitment looks a masterstroke early PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE - Will Hinkley finally make a selection statement? - Can Wines regain Brownlow form? - Should Dixon be brought straight back? NORTH MELBOURNE VS BRISBANE - Can Roos upset Lions at Gabba fortress? - Will Noble send tag to Neale? - Can McKay & Corr limit Daniher & Cameron? ROUND 3 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on Monday 21 March 2022 TALKING POINTS - Docherty's inspirational return - Remarkable debuts from mature agers Jack Hayes & Nick Martin - Our thoughts on Beveridge's tirade on Tom Morris - Plus Fox Sports sacking Morris for homophobic, sexist & racist comments towards ex-colleague ROUND 1 REVIEW PORT ADELAIDE VS BRISBANE - Concede 6 of last 7 goals to extend Gabba losing streak - Duursma, Gray, Rozee, Allir & McKenzie all spend > 10 minutes on bench with injuries - Houston clear BOG as permanent midfielder - Dixon absence telling with little impact from Georgiades, Marshall & Finlayson NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN - McKay's early concussion proves costly with Lewis dominating - Win clearances, but lack of tackles a big area for improvement - JHF shows glimpses of superstar potential - LDU continues 2020 back end form ROUND 2 PREVIEW PORT ADELAIDE VS HAWTHORN - Can Skinner replace Allir's intercepting ability? - Will reigning Brownlow medalist Wines bounce back after down game? - Who will match up on Wingard, Gunston & Sicily? NORTH MELBOURNE VS EAGLES - Can Roos notch 1st W against decimated line up? - Should Noble persist with 3 tall forward set up? - Will Stephenson & Thomas step up in midfield? ROUND 2 TIPS - The boys discuss the games & enter their tips

Recorded on 6th December 2021 PORT ADELAIDE SEASON REVIEW - Allir AA CHB after shrewd recruitment - List depth enables top 2 finish despite 15 surgeries on list - Prelim final a massive fail & blows another flag opportunity - Will Butters, Duursma, Rozee & Bergman provide more midfield support? - Can Powell-Pepper get back to debut season form? - Plus Naks's best 22, 2021 grade & 2022 projection

28th November 2021 NORTH MELBOURNE SEASON REVIEW - Was it the best wooden spoon season in recent memory? - Positional changes for Ziebell, Hall & Turner works wonders - Is Simpkin ready to captain after maiden B & F win? - The player that needs a big 2022 after his 2020 career year - Can Horne-Francis live up to the hype of his SANFL final performance? - Plus Shez's best 22, 2021 grade & 2022 projection

Recorded on 28 November 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Naks pays tribute to PAFC GOAT Russell Ebert - Shez discusses Roos swooping in to select Greenwood - Is De Goey on his last chance? - Plus Jones becomes 1st AFL player to retire from vaccine mandate DRAFT RECAP - Low picks compared to prior years - No. of WA & SA picks increase with less COVID-19 disruptions - WA teams target local kids - Was lack of live draft night trading a surprise?

Recorded on 20 October 2021 TRADE PERIOD REVIEW - Cerra & Dawson biggest names to move in quiet period - Should clubs be allowed to trade cap space? - Will contracted players be traded out against their will in future? NORTH MELBOURNE RECAP - Where is Coleman-Jones's best position? - Contracted MacPherson unwilling to move in salary dump - Are any delisted free agents worth a look? - Horne-Francis a lock at pick 1 PORT ADELAIDE RECAP - Was O'Meara worth a 1st rounder? - Is Finlayson in the best 22? - Ladhams pushed out to move up 4 picks - Who Port should target at pick 12?

Recorded on 28 September 2021 GAME REVIEW MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS - Dees break 57 year flag drought with 100-7 run-on - Jackson, Petracca, Oliver & Viney blow game open at centre clearances - Dees midfield quality overpowers Dogs depth - Bottom 6 all contribute key roles TALKING POINTS - Naks recaps Wines winning Port's 1st Brownlow TRADE NEWS NORTH MELBOURNE - Shez discusses Roos moves - What should be the trade compo for Tarrant's Tigers move? - How Coleman-Jones fits into 22? - Possibility of rookie listing new coach Lynch PORT ADELAIDE - Naks discusses Port's potential moves - Why is Ladhams on trade table? - Who should be the targets to upgrade FB & midfield depth? - Plus we discuss Carlton appointing Voss for 2nd head coaching role

Recorded on 14 September 2021 GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW - Most insipid performance since 2007 GF - Port didn't want to compete from 1st bounce - Thinness of midfield shown up vs Dogs depth - Small forwards don't fire a shot MELBOURNE VS GEELONG - Game effectively over at 1/4 time - Dees explosive mids too strong for one-paced Cats - Gawn produces an all-time ruck performance - Cats need to inject youth to stay in contention TRADE NEWS - Who can the Roos target? - Any delisted or un-contracted players worth a look? BROWNLOW TIPS - We enter our Brownlow fancies & smokies? -

Recorded on 6 September 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - We discuss Toby Greene's 3 week ban - Shez recaps Roos's delistings TALKING POINTS - Who shouldn't be in and should be in AA team - Shez discusses draft prospects from WA & SA GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG REVIEW - Port's most even performance of year - Allir BOG in Q1 free of manning Cameron - Last year's other recruit Fantasia shows class - Duursma returns to form with best game of 2021 WESTERN BULLDOGS VS BRISBANE REVIEW - Dogs midfield depth wins the match - Bailey Smith & Zac Bailey the next superstars - Lions injuries expose list depth GEELONG VS GWS REVIEW - Henry stands up in Stewart-like role - Esava not prolific but structurally important - Hawkins gets revenge on Taylor PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW - Does Georgiades regain his spot? - Should Martin return to face Lycett? - Will Beveridge tag Allir? MELBOURNE VS GEELONG PREVIEW - Can Hawkins, Cameron, Rohan & Esava beat Lever, May & Petty? - What are the midfield match ups? - Will Stanley limit Gawn's influence?

Recorded on 23 August 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - TAS & SA host finals at expense of VIC, WA & QLD TALKING POINTS - Unlucky omissions & lucky inclusions in 40 man AA squad GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW - Port finally notches a scalp in last H & A round - Big guns Wines, Boak & Gray clutch with last 3 goals - Lycett monsters Dogs makeshift rucks - Drew's tagging role limits Libba's influence NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW - Roos's form tapered off last 2.5 rounds - Goldsteins's hitouts don't translate into clearance win - Team's inexperience forward of centre proves costly - Thomas, Simpkin, Larkey & Hall stand out again PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG PREVIEW - Does Marshall make way for Fantasia? - Can Port's mids slow down entries to Hawkins, Cameron & Rohan? - Will Dixon return to form with no Stewart help? WEEK ONE FINALS TIPS - The boys enter their tips & discuss the 3 remaining finals

Recorded on 16 August 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Pre-finals bye scrapped - Should Melbourne teams play home finals without crowds GAME REVIEWS PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON REVIEW - Port kick last 19 goals of match - Allir intercepts everything down back - Marshall justifies Hinkley's faith - Rozee & Butters high in score involvements NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY REVIEW - Roos seal wooden spoon/Jason Horne - Impressive response in 2nd half to make a game of it - Simpkin another consistent performance - Ford & Comben show promise up forward PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW - Can Port get a scalp? - Will Wines match Bont in the middle? NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE PREVIEW - Can Roos end season on a high? - Will any youngsters be blooded? ROUND 23 TIPS - The boys enter their tips & discuss other teams

Recorded on 9 August 2021 TALKING POINTS - Was Tex's 6 match ban for racial slur too light? - Does Greene deserve 2 weeks? - How did Selwood & Starcevich get off for head high bumps? GAME REVIEWS NORTH MELBOURNE VS RICHMOND - Roos wasteful 1st half proves costly - Lack of tackle pressure for 1st time post-bye - Simpkin + McKay lead from front again - Lesser likes Mahony + Taylor shine PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW - Port lucky poor 1st half did not cost 4 points - Allir saves the day with record 10 intercept marks - Rozee & Butters electric in low scoring game - Wines's contested i50 marks adds new element to his game NORTH MELBOURNE VS SYDNEY PREVIEW - Should youngsters be rotated in & out? - Can McKay halt Buddy's race to 1000 goals? - Will Roos seal Jason Horne pick? PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON - Should McKay & Walsh be rested for dead rubber? - Can Dixon bounce back vs Weitering? - Will Rozee, Butters, Gray & Fantasia run amok vs loose Blues defence? UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS - Future skipper Graham & nuggety Schoenberg earn praise ROUND 22 TIPS - The boys enter their tips & discuss other teams

Recorded on 3 August 2021 TALKING POINTS - Our thoughts on the Clarkson-Mitchell handover debacle FOOTY NEWS FLASH - We discuss Viney's 2 week suspension for serious misconduct NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG REVIEW - Cats keepings-off style tough to watch - Ziebell & Hall continue to thrive down back - Simpkin, JDU & Phillips carry load in midfield - McKay picks up another scalp in Hawkins PORT ADELAIDE VS GWS REVIEW - Port win 3 in a row at 2nd home Marvel - Amon's BOG continues AA squad quality year - 4 tall forwards kick 10 of 15 goals - Butters, Rozee & Duursma all critical in 4th NORTH MELBOURNE VS RICHMOND PREVIEW - Can Roos finally dash Tigers's finals hopes? - Will AA worthy McKay match up on Riewoldt & Lynch? - Who does Noble send to Stack & Bolton? PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW - Will there be a crowd allowed? - Should Showdown specialist Gray be rushed back? - Can Port maintain hold on double chance? UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS - Lockdown Bews & emerging Cummings earn praise ROUND 21 TIPS - The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams

Recorded on 26 July 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Was Buddy's errant elbow worthy of 1 match ban? - Should Pickett have been suspended for Richards hit? - Where will the Grand Final be held? PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD REVIEW - Port's quick ball movement & handballs the difference - Drew BOG & leads midfield in Wines's 1st down game - Marshall responds to critics with career game - Amon's consistency stands out again NORTH MELBOURNE VS CARLTON REVIEW - Roos take another step forward in rebuild - Sev-Larkey kicks 7 against 2 quality defenders - Thomas & Stephenson continue hot form & hit scoreboard - Scott, Atu & Phillips all have career best games PORT ADELAIDE VS GWS PREVIEW - Can Port retain 4th spot? - Who matches up on Greene, Kelly & Whitfield? - Will Hinkley send a stopper to Haynes? NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG PREVIEW - Can Roos respond to test vs top 4 side? - Will McKay stop Hawkins? - Can Larkey kick another bag against Cats stingy back 6? UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS - Dour Roughead & Jones's career revival ROUND 20 TIPS - The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams

Recorded on 19 July 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Will COVID-19 VIC & NSW outbreaks spell end of season? PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA REVIEW - Severely depleted side's best win of season - Wines yet another BOG in commanding performance - Georgiades pushes forward Rising Star claims - McKenzie & Burton dominant down back NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSSENDON REVIEW - Roos push Dons all the way until last 10 minutes - Long road trips catches up with youngsters - Thomas, LDU & Jy pick up slack in Cunnington's absence - Phillips's best game in & under PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD PREVIEW - Can Port get a W in Boak's 300th? - Will Marshall make way with Georgidias & Ladhams impressing? - Who do Duursma, Hartlett & Rozee replace? NORTH MELBOURNE VS CARLTON PREVIEW - Who wins the McKay twin match up? - Can Larkey beat Weitering? - Will Turner be sent to Walsh or Betts? UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS - No-name Highmore & bargain basement Hind earn praise ROUND 19 TIPS - The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams

Recorded on 13 July 2021 NORTH MELBOURNE VS WEST COAST REVIEW - Could mark the turning point of the rebuild - Stephenson's career best game - Goldstein runs Nic Nat into ground with 2 goals - Larkey & Zurhaar combine for 5 out of 10 goals PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE REVIEW - Port now 0-4 against top 4, clearly a rung below the best - Petracca & Oliver a class above Boak & Drew - Confusing selection pushes AA contender Allir into ruck - Cursed Butters goes down with injury again NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON PREVIEW - Can Goldstein, Cunnington, Simpkin & LDU win the midfield battle? - Who does Noble send to Stringer & Parish? - Will there be any unforced changes to a winning side? PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA PREVIEW - Does Ladhams return to face Marshall & Ryder duo? - Who do Hartlett & Duursma replace? - Will Allir be played as permanent key back? UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS - Pivotal Petty & rejuvenated Hall earn praise ROUND 18 TIPS - The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams

Recorded on 6 July 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Mitchell takes over from Clarko in 2023 TALKING POINTS - Is the Tigers era over? - Will Giants make the finals? - Was high scoring a distant memory? NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW - 100 point improvement from Good Friday fixture - 4th quarter inaccuracy costly - Cunnington in Brownlow votes again - Zurhaar continues stellar form turnaround PORT ADELAIDE VS HAWTHORN REVIEW - Port kick 9 of 1st 10 goals - Lack of ruthless streak preventv% boosting win - Wines strengthens Brownlow case - Boak 25+ in 15/15 games NORTH MELBOURNE VS WEST COAST PREVIEW - Can Roos plunge Eagles into deeper hole? - Who comes in from VFL side? - Which key forward will McKay take? PORT ADELAIDE VS MELBOURNE PREVIEW - Does Port get 1st scalp above them on ladder? - Will Butters make immediate impact? - Can Marshall & Georgiades keep Lever occupied DRAFT NEWS - Shez discusses leading candidates for no.1 pick ROUND 16 TIPS - The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams

TALKING POINTS - Did Buddy deserve more than a fine for Leinart hit? - Can Tigers still win the flag? - Who are the flag favourites? And who makes & misses the top 8? NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST REVIEW - North dominant in clearance and contested possessions - Larkey & Zurhaar produce best games of year up forward - LDU commanding contested & defensive performance - McKay-Tarrant partnership starting to click PORT ADELAIDE VS SYDNEY REVIEW - Port show resilience to kick last 2 goals - Boak's 2nd half run & composure telling in result - Dixon the most influential player in the air - Drew continues breakout season with super defensive effort NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW - Can North redeem themselves after Good Friday? - Do Roos have depth to match Dogs deep midfield? - Will McKay stop red-hot Naughton? PORT ADELAIDE VS HAWTHORN PREVIEW - Will Port spoil 2004 flag player Burgoyne's 400th? - Can Port get much needed % boosting win? - Does Ladhams play against Hawks ruck duo? UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS - Mature-ager Corbett & dashing Hayward earn praise ROUND 14 TIPS - The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams

TALKING POINTS - Did Selwood deserve suspension for Dale incident? - The boys discuss the languishing Suns & Blues PORT ADELAIDE VS GOLD COAST REVIEW - Training drill for Port with no presssure from Suns - Motlop best when it mattered most with end-to-end gut running - Allir bounces back with commanding performance - But not ruthless enough in 4th to gain % ground on Brisbane NORTH MELBOURNE VS BRISBANE REVIEW - North competitive, but Lions's bigger bodies prevail in wet - Larkey beats Andrews & continues recent form - Simpkin & Cunnington shoulder heavy load in middle - Back 6 needs to be bolstered with more youthful mix PORT ADELAIDE VS SYDNEY PREVIEW - Does Williams make long awaited debut? - Should Ladhams or Georgiades play? - Will Lienart be trusted to take Papley? NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST PREVIEW - Does VFL dominance earn recall for Phillips? - Can McKay take another scalp in King? - Will Goldstein take advantage vs Suns rucks? UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS - Unheralded Powell & electric McCarthy earn praise ROUND 14 TIPS - The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams

FOOTY NEWS FLASH - The boys discuss Bucks's legacy at Pies - Which coach should replace him? TALKING POINTS - Our take on Mackay sent straight to tribunal for hit on Clark PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG REVIEW - McKenzie, Allir & Jonas no match for Hawkins, Cameron + Rohan - Henry + Stewart dominate air with Port lacking composure - Dixon & Rozee back to best - Port's record vs top 8 will cost them double chance NORTH MELBOURNE VS GWS REVIEW - Roos better team for majority, but run out of legs - Composure with ball, disposal + i50 efficiency the highlights - Cunnington, Simpkin, LDU & Thomas beat more hardened GWS mids - Zurhaar & Mahony best games for club PORT ADELAIDE VS GOLD COAST PREVIEW - Will Port get a much needed % boosting win? - Should Lycett/Ladhams dominate? - Can Dixon beat Collins? NORTH MELBOURNE VS BRISBANE PREVIEW - Can Roos back up vs deep Lions midfield? - Who does Turner tag? - Should Walker play? UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS - Monster Darcy & nippy Close earn praise ROUND 14 TIPS - The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams

Recorded on 8 June 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Mid season draft recap - Shez reviews Edwards & Ham picks for North TALKING POINTS - The boys discuss Goodes rejecting HOF nomination ROUND 12 REVIEW - Dees cement themselves as no.1 flag contender - Blues remain winless against top 8 NORTH MELBOURNE VS GWS PREVIEW - Will Tarrant make his long awaited injury return? - Can Roos mids match Kelly, Taranto, Hopper & Ward? - Will key forwards exploit Davis & Taylor absences? PORT ADELAIDE VS GEELONG PREVIEW - Will Ken drop Marshall, Georgiades or Ladhams? - Are McKenzie/Aliir/Jonas capable of stopping Hawkins/Cameron/Rohan? - Can Port pass test against top 4 side? UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS - Damaging Seedsman & role player Cunningham earn praise ROUND 13 TIPS - The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams

Recorded on 25 May 2021 TALKING POINTS - The boys have their say on Plowman, Holman & Pickett suspensions - Tayla Harris departs Carlton's AFLW team after pay dispute NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON REVIEW - Roos lack effort in training drill for Bombers - Lack of height in defence exposed badly - Another Thomas breakout game PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD REVIEW - Port poor but critical win to keep touch with top 4 - Taking game on in 4th quarter pays dividends - Farrell career best game & McKenzie brilliant return to AFL MID SEASON DRAFT - Jacob Edwards likely to land at Roos with pick 1 PORT ADELAIDE VS FREMANTLE PREVIEW - Can Wines & Jonas restrict hot Fyfe? - Will Rozee keep his spot? NORTH MELBOURNE VS ST KLDA PREVIEW - Will Xerri play after dominant VFL game? - Can Roos enter the bye with a win? UNDER-RECOGNIZED PLAYERS - Mid season draftees Snelling & Noble earn plaudits ROUND 11 TIPS - The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams

Recorded on 18 May 2021 PRIORITY PICK DEBATE - Do Roos deserve & should they ask for one? - How does the AFL decide who gets a priority rick? PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW - Port starts poorly & fall 2 games behind Dogs in race for top 2 - When Port lose clearances & contested possessions, they lose - Wines & Boak mighty, but needed more support to match Dogs 5 elite mids NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN REVIEW - Roos show steely resolve to win after 32 point deficit - Cunnington & Simpkin record breaking effort - Goldstein ruck masterclass, Hall in career best form, Thomas getting better PORT ADELAIDE VS COLLINGWOOD PREVIEW - Will Ladhams step up vs Grundy? - Can Dixon kick an long overdue bag vs Moore? NORTH MELBOURNE VS ESSENDON PREVIEW - Will Noble send a tag to red-hot Parish? - Can Larkey take advantage of Dons keys backs? ROUND 10 TIPS - The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams

Recorded on 10 May 2021 0-22.18 SPECIAL GUEST MATTY BONNICI (HOST OF 'TALKING CITY' ON 1116SEN & LIFELONG COLLINGWOOD FAN) - Matty's role on SEN1116 and how he got into it - Pies supporter's perspective on Eddie's departure - 2020 trade period PR disaster - Is Bucks's time up as coach? - Should Cox & De Goey be used as trade bait? - Prison bars guernsey debate 22.19-51.23 EPISODE 9 NORTH MELBOURNE VS COLLINGWOOD REVIEW - Pies dominate contested ball & clearances early - Hall & McKay continue to shine down back PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW - Port bounce back by winning contested possessions - Clurey BOG in career best game & Lycett suspension NORTH MELBOURNE VS HAWTHORN PREVIEW - Can McKay restrict Koschitzke? - Will LDU & Simpkin expose Hawks mids lack of pace? PORT ADELAIDE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS PREVIEW - Should Ladhams or Hayes replace Lycett? - Can Port negate best midfield brigade in the comp? ROUND 9 TIPS - The boys enter their tips and discuss other teams

Recorded on 4 May 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Another WA COVID-19 scare results in no crowd for derby TALKING POINTS - AFL admits Cameron mark should've been paid - McCartin cops 5 match ban for jaw punch in VFL PORT ADELAIDE VS BRISBANE REVIEW - Ports fails 2nd test on road against flag contender - Smashed in contested ball & countless missed tackles - BOG Andews takes advantage of poor i50 entries - Only Wines, Drew & Allir get pass marks NORTH MELBOURNE VS MELBOURNE REVIEW - Roos produce best footy of season in 1st half - Lack of experience prevents win in the end - Hall & Turner career resurgences in new roles - Cunnington dominant in clearances NORTH MELBOURNE VS COLLINGWOOD PREIVEW - Can Roos notch 1st win in their best chance yet? - Will Stephenson prove Pies wrong? - Can Cunnington & Simpkin outplay below-par Pies midfield? PORT ADELAIDE VS ADELAIDE PREVIEW - Can Port bounce back again after a listless loss? - Will Clurey nullify Tex? - Should Marshall & Hartlett keep their places? UNDER-RATED SURPRISE PACKETS - Miller & McStay earn praise from Shez & Naks ROUND 8 TIPS - Naks takes 2 point lead

Recorded on 26 April 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Roos forced to isolate for 14 days after WA lockdown TALKING POINTS - Players taking set shots exploiting stand rule loophole - Ladder takes shapes with Dogs & Dees top 4 locks nearly NORTH MELBOURNE VS FREMANTLE REVIEW - Inconsistent Roos only play well in 1st and 3rd quarters - Ziebell putting together strong case for AA spot - Composure from Powell & Phillips stand out - North missing 2nd key forward to support Larkey PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA REVIEW - Port clinical against down on confidence Saints - Jonas & Allir mark everything - Amon sneaky AA contender & Wines AA lock - Houston to stay in midfield with likes of Frederick emerging 2022 DRAFT PROSPECTS - No.1 pick contenders Daicos & Horne impress NORTH MELBOURNE VS MELBOURNE PREVIEW - Can Goldstein give Roos mids first-use & beat Gawn? - Will Ben Brown return to face former side? - Who matches up on Petracca in midfield & down back? PORT ADELAIDE VS BRISBANE PREVIEW - Can Port land big scalp away from home? - Does Drew keep Rockliff out? - Will Ladhams return as 2nd ruck? UNDER-RATED SURPRISE PACKETS - Farrar & Laverde earn praise from Shez & Naks ROUND 7 TIPS - Shez maintains 2 point margin - Will Tigers respond & knock off unbeaten Dogs?

Recorded on 20 April 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - 3rd time lucky Lions upset Crows in AFLW grand final TALKING POINTS - The boys' take on $20,000 fine for Collingwood - Shez's thoughts on Duncan avoiding ban for knocking out Hall PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON REVIEW - Mature win after Houston & Hartlett injuries with other sore bodies - Allir shuts down McKay plus saves countless goals - Classy Gray the difference to half-time - Dixon, Georgiades & Marshall forward trio dominates NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG REVIEW - Another step forward in rebuild with 4 quarter effort - Experienced Ziebell, Cunnington & Goldstein lead from the front - McKay, Bonar, Atu & Young excel down back - Simpkin, Powell, Stephenson & Larkey all impressive PORT ADELAIDE VS ST KILDA PREVIEW - Will Saints respond again to a blowout loss? - Do Ladhams and Rockliff return to line-up? - Who comes in if Houston misses? NORTH MELBOURNE VS FREMANTLE PREVIEW - Will Roos rest some experienced players? - Which players match up on Brayshaw, Fyfe and Mundy? - Who lines up on Walters? SNEAKY AA CONTENDERS - Salem & Pickett earn praise from Naks & Shez ROUND 6 TIPS - Naks's perfect round reduces lead to 2 - Will Dees knock off Tigers in their biggest test so far?

Recorded on 12 April 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - The boys's takes on suspensions for Daniel & Cunnington, and Harbrow not cited - top 2 seeds Crows & Lions reach AFLW grand final TALKING POINTS - Man-on-mark rule allows defenders to move around behind the mark NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE REVIEW - Roos promising for 3/4 quarters, but fall away in 4th - Injuries, inside 50 efficiency & goal kicking falter again - Powell's hand balling, Phillips's kicking & Lazzarro's speed the highlights - Ben McKay takes points vs Tex in another step forward - Will Walker, Xerri, Tyson, Atu & Menadue press claims in VFL PORT ADELAIDE VS RICHMOND REVIEW - Port reverses clearance dominance in prelim final - Gutsy win with 6 players hobbled by end - Allir beats Riewoldt, Lachie Jones impressive debut & Drew steps up late - Gray comes up clutch again with goal & rushed behind NORTH MELBOURNE VS GEELONG PREVIEW - Who comes in for McDonald & Zurhaar? - Will Phillips run with Selwood? - Who matches up on Hawkins, Cameron & Danger? PORT ADELAIDE VS CARLTON PREVIEW - Who takes Cripps in middle & up forward? - Can Aliir beat Harry McKay 1-on-1? - Does Marshall come back in? ROUND 5 TIPS - The boys enter their tips with Shez still holding 4 point lead - Will Dogs & Swans stay unbeaten?

Recorded on 5 April 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - The boys's takes on if new rules are causing more blowouts - Pies come from behind win vs Roos & Melbourne upset Freo in AFLW finals TALKING POINTS - Recent rebuilds by Lions, Melbourne & Carlton track well behind North Melbourne - Can clubs pry away any of the 8 unsigned 1st rounders from 2019 draft? NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS REVIEW - Dogs midfield run rampant, particularly after half-time - Bruce & Naughton dominate undermanned defence missing Tarrant & Corr - Simpkin & LDU too many turnovers in out-of-character performance - Powell, Phillips & Lazzaro with impressive glimpses PORT ADELAIDE VS WEST COAST REVIEW - Port loses games in first 10 minutes in really disappointing effort - Midfielders only turned up after half-time - Aliir fails 1st big test conceding 5 contested marks to Allen - Pass marks to Duursma, Marshall & Georgiades duo NORTH MELBOURNE VS ADELAIDE PREVIEW - Will Roos turn in a Shinboner performance? - Can Ben McKay blanket red-hot Tex? - Will Simpkin, LDU & Cunnington beat Sloane, Laird & Keays? PORT ADELAIDE VS TIGERS PREVIEW - Can Port re-establish flag credentials? - Who takes Dusty around stoppages? - Will Port learn from kicking high to Gov & Barrass? ROUND 4 TIPS - Nicks deserves huge credit for Crows rebuild so far - Goodwin's Dees bank 3 wins early without 2 key forwards - The boys enter their tips with Shez still holding 4 point lead

Recorded on 30 March 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - The boys have their say on un-watchable VFL rules & loophole for suspended players - AFL admits umpire error in Blicavs decision, after Butler call in round 1 - AFLW finals fixture with Lions & Crows enjoying week 1 bye TALKING POINTS - Is 2 weeks fair for Sam Reid knocking out Fyfe? - Should Chris Scott & Neale be sanctioned for ugly 1/4 time incident? NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST REVIEW - Kids showed promise & fight until the end despite big loss - Game plan solid, but breaks down with poor inside 50 execution - Lazzaro & Tom Powell highlight impressive crop of youngsters - Atley's form belies 200+ game experience - Will Phillips eye-catching contest work in VFL PORT ADELAIDE VS ESEENDON REVIEW - Learnt from slow start in round 1 with 5.1 to nil opening - Georgiades creates selection dilemma after Marshall's late withdrawal - Houston elite I50 kicking, Butters career high disposals & improved spread from Wines - Goals from back 50 increased significantly vs 2020 NORTH MELBOURNE VS WESTERN BULLDOGS - Who matches up on red-hot Bont? - Will Xerri be selected to support Larkey? - How can North be competitive? PORT ADELAIDE VS WEST COAST PREVIEW - Will Port replicate 2019 dirty ball tactic vs Gov & Barass? - Can long-time understudy Lycett nullify Nic Nat dominance? - Who matches up on Josh Kennedy, Darling, Allen & Liam Ryan? ROUND 3 TIPS - The boys enter their tips with Shez jumping to a unassailable 4 point lead - Huge props to Tex Walker for career resurgence

Recorded on 23 March 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Boys have their say on the new rules. Loophole for set shots & subbing out players questioned - AFL Tribunal finally bans a star, suspending Danger for 3 after bump & what can be done to stop accidental knees to the head if anything? TALKING POINTS - Is Dusty taggable and do Swans have best list from 2020 bottom 8 clubs? - Free kick to Butler for Ward tackle ump error & Stef Martin ensures Grundy fails English battle this time PORT ADELAIDE VS NORTH MELBOURNE REVIEW - Roos start better with fierce pressure, but lacked polish in the end - Port break game open in 2nd quarter but fail to extend margin with Roos winning 2 quarters - New year, same Boak, new recruit Fantasia's fast start, Drew & Aliir impress - LDU starts on fire, Stephenson maintained the fire & Tom Powell shows sparks in promising debut NORTH MELBOURNE VS GOLD COAST PREVIEW - LDU & Simpkin led midfield must take advantage of Rowell-less Suns to be a chance. - Will senior leaders return this week or Noble blood more youngsters like Phillips? - Big Ben (McKay) continue solid start and nullify Big Ben (King)? PORT ADELAIDE VS ESSENDON PREVIEW - Can Dixon monster Dons key backs & kick a big bag? - Who is likely to come in for Bonner? - Nak's has his say when Ken should recall Rozee ROUND 2 TIPS - The boys enter their tips with Shez jumping to a 6-4 lead - Huge props to Saints & Dees for winning while heavily undermanned

Recorded on 15 March 2021 FOOTY NEWS FLASH - Naks & Shez give their takes on the 23rd man concussion sub idea - Independent doctor rule on match day concussions & should other injuries included? - North Melbourne AFLW face up hill battle to seal finals berth SEASON PREDICTIONS + LADDER - Naks & Shez predict the premier, runners-up, wooden spooners & clubs set to rise and fall - The boys give their tips for the Brownlow & Coleman Medals, Rising Star (excluding Rowell), recruit of the year, surprise AA & more - Both Naks & Shez tip GWS to make the 8 & bottom 4 the same, but order different ROUND 1 PREVIEW & TIPS - North host the Power at Marvel on Sunday - Can Goldstein beat Lycett/Ladhams duo and nullify best clearance differential team? - Can Port capitalize on turnovers from young & inexperienced team? - Who misses Round 1 and their replacements - The boys give their first tips of the year with a handful of 50/50 games